Last fall was particularly unusual having 3 horses pass away within months of each other. They are still so, so missed. It caught Stormy, our beau-tiful, sweet, chestnut mare the hardest. She would drift in the corrals not know-ing what to do with herself. She lost her friend of 24 years, Shiloh. They were together all the time through sunny days, winter storms, and even through 2 hurricanes. My heart went out to her. It was one winter day in February that I researched Nevins Farm, Equine MSPCA in Methuen. I scrolled through 20 hors-es or so to find a friend for her. It was fate, I saw this beautiful 12.5 hand po-ny with a flaxen main and tail. I knew she was the one for Stormy. I felt her energy through her picture and had absolutely no doubt. I called Nevins

Farm and asked a few questions about her and asked if they would deliver her. A staff person named Lisa, manager of Equine adoptions, chuckled and said, “It is our rule you come and meet the

horse.” I know there is a protocol and of course I followed through. It was the second week in February that my neph-ew Ryan, and his son, Jacob along with a few of my volunteers trekked up to Methuen to meet her. It took no longer than 3 minutes to ask if I could sign the adoption papers and have her deliv-ered. How lucky was I to have her deliv-ered on my birthday! We were all so excited and couldn’t wait for the horse trailer to turn down Eddy Street into the farm where she will be loved and cared for her whole life.

The door opened to the horse trail-er and there Winter stood so beautiful. She walked off the trailer and down the long, dirt pathway to the barn where Spirit, our buckskin Arabian horse had

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Winslow Farm Animal Awareness, Inc.

Our Mission is to provide a high quality “stay-for-life” animal sanctuary, dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation,

and care of mistreated and abandoned animals; to promote the prevention of animal mistreatment through

quality educational programs and events, and to advocate the preservation of wildlife habitat.

OUTPOST 2014

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Meet Winter ............................ 1 Letter from the President ....... 2 Star ......................................... 2 Blossom & Holly ...................... 3 Update: Blossom ..................... 3 Scamp, Zorro & Bianca ........... 4 Bayberry & Blackberry ............ 4 Smokey .................................... 4 Fluffy ........................................ 4 Koda ......................................... 4 Medical News .......................... 5 Serry, Sage & Figaro ............... 6 Molly ........................................ 6 Blue .......................................... 6 Ziggy ........................................ 6 Egyptian Faire ......................... 6 Accomplishments .................... 7 Alfie ..........................................8 Chickie ......................................8 Wish List - 2015 .......................8 Year End Giving .......................8

Winter was adopted from the MSPCA.

MEET WINTER

We were delighted to attend

Sarah McLachlan’s concert this

summer and to meet with her after

the concert. Sarah is a nationally

recognized advocate for the hu-

mane treatment of animals. Debra

White presented Sarah with a copy

of “Willow-Mia Pig,

1 in 100 million”,

by Nancy Bolanis,

MD and two pea-

cock plume pens

for her children. Sarah McLachlan, Debra White

WINSLOW FARM MEETS SARAH MCLACHLAN!

IN THIS ISSUE

Dear Friends,

Another year has passed all too quickly. Last winter was one of the coldest on record. Being a seasoned outdoor person of many, many years I know the fortitude it takes to meet below zero weather. Yes, I have passed the morning torch to a staff of brave, capable, disciplined and most of all compassionate indi-viduals! Never once did a person not show up for their morning shift

through rain, sleet, snow or heat! I loved watching the progression of clothing from Cordura waterproof to 50% cotton T’s! I have nothing but admiration and feel so proud to have you on the Winslow Farm Team!

It takes a special person to com-mit to such routines as cleaning stalls, hauling water, foraging through grocery store dumpsters that are capped with ice with your bare hands to score watermelons, squash and dark leafy greens! We are all animal people that have a desire to enrich their lives with the goal of making them the happiest they can be. All the tender loving care that goes into each and every animal I know, makes it all worth it to us! We as a team, compare sto-ries of the day about the animals doing this or that. All stories we love to share with each other. We all know they touch our souls and give thanks to their very existence.

We have had a good year due to the continued support of our pa-trons! I can say we have had people still send us donations dating back to the 2003 Boston Globe article by Vicky Croke. I feel blessed to have such a faithful following. Our pa-

trons have shown their commitment by means of monetary donations, food for the animals and volunteer-ing. We are participating in charita-ble fundraising online as well. Please consider online shopping sites that offer charitable donation options such as AmazonSmile and GoodShop.com. These sites donate a percentage based on your pur-chases to the organization of your choice. We are listed as Winslow Farm Animal Awareness. You can support us while you shop online! We never know what each year will bring. Thank you all for helping us meet the challenges this sanctuary faces on a day to day basis!

Special Recognitions: Dan Fiske, age 16, has taken it upon himself to produce our Annual Egyptian Fair as well as choreographing the theatri-cal dance for our Halloween Octo-berfest. I also want to thank Valerie McBride, Jacqueline Poplowski, Jeffrey Heath, Paige Paul, Alyssa Kurland, and Brittany Fitton for put-ting your whole heart and time into the festivals!

PRESIDENTS LETTER

Most Sincerely, Debra White

Nantucket Island calls for rescue! It was told to me by a woman caretaker of an alpaca named Black Star and a Nigerian goat called Herra, had two remaining animals of a menagerie both of which she could not find a home for. Their true owners moved off to California. It was felt by their caretaker, the animals were lonely

and not thriving. She felt Star mourned for his companion horse and that Herra did not fill the shoes of a horse. Luckily for them, I did have a stall available next to a horse named Spirit, where he too, lost his best friend Lunar, late last summer. It seemed destined to receive such a call where they both needed some-one! After clearing Star and Herra medi-cally it was agreed they would board the Ferry and come inland to their magic land! It was quite an under-taking on the part of their caretaker to orchestrate their boat ride to the mainland. It was impressive to wit-ness the love and compassion she had for these animals that she cared for. With many tears she unloaded

the animals and gently walked them down the path toward their new barn and handed the reins to me. Her tears soon subsided when she saw Winslow Farm for the first time. All her fears were diminished and she knew it was all ok once Star saw the 3 most beautiful girl Alpacas! They were on high alert! Nostrils and ears highly attuned to each others pres-ence! Little Herra trotting to keep up to Star! The beautiful animals were lead to the new stall all freshly bed-ded with straw to lay on and green hay to munch! Star took to Spirit im-mediately. Previous to their arrival I arranged a grille between their stalls to keep Spirit from poking his head over so not to eat their hay! Well everyone got along so well that even-

STAR

Debra White with Stormy

BLOSSOM & HOLLY Blossom and Holly are 8 month old, twin goats but

unfortunately severely malnourished. They both had

red and white sucking lice as well as worms. Being

extremely thin and weak we prepared a little isola-

tion cabin. Dr. Dana Panta-

no from Black Pond Veteri-

nary Service was contact-

ed to do an assessment

with a full blood work up. It

turned out they were

worse than I thought. Blos-

som had dropped from

exhaustion not even 24

hours after her arrival and

still has not gotten up as

of September 17th. We are

not certain what she has.

It is suspected refeeding syndrome . Refeeding syn-

drome is a metabolic complication that occurs when

nutritional support is given to severely malnourished

patients. Metabolism shifts from a catabolic to an an-

abolic state. Insulin is released on carbohydrate in-

take, triggering cellular uptake of potassium, phos-

phate, and magnesium. When the serum concentra-

tions of these electrolytes are reduced, serious com-

plications, such as arrhythmias, can occur. She has

been put in our goat sling throughout the day. My

physical therapist, Todd Houghton offered his exper-

tise in exercising little Blossom’s legs. It has been a

team effort to get her

through the day by hand

feeding her lots of vegeta-

bles of kale, spinach, tur-

nip greens, carrots as well

as homeopathic phospho-

rous and arnica pills. I was

instructed by Dr. Pantano

to give administer her a

shot of CMPK, a solution of

calcium, phosphorous,

magnesium and potassi-

um. To help support her

muscles in hopes to gain strength enough to bear her

weight with her legs. Each day Sharon King would sit

with her for hours giving her sips of water and sooth-

ing massages. We are all rooting for her. She is a

strong willed little goat with a lot of life in her! Holly

dotes on her by always laying beside her. Holly was

limping because their hooves never were cared for

but she is eating up a storm and gaining strength.

UPDATE: BLOSSOM

Blossom could not walk for 3 weeks due to malnutrition. She laid flat on

her side so I made her little log cabin as comfortable as could be not know-

ing how long, if ever, she would stand again. Two weeks into her arrival she

would wiggle around to try to get up and would bang her head on the walls.

I then lined the walls with foam squares to soften the impact. Then I real-

ized when she was trying to get up while being placed outside, her eyes

would get sandy. She tried to scoot forward with her rear legs sliding her

head along the ground. She could not use her front legs. I bought rubber

horse stall mats, lined them up two by two making an area 12x8 to allow

her grip and not slide. This worked very well and she could struggle all she

wanted without the added misery of dirt in her eyes. The area also was pad-

ded along the walls so she wouldn’t hurt herself. I am so happy to say it has

been three weeks later and our little Blossom has risen on all fours! She

had the determination stronger than any animal I knew. She was so sick

and her struggle was long and hard but she did it! Most miraculous and

thank you for all the hard work it took our volunteers to exercise her little

limbs so they wouldn’t atrophy. Blossom had a lot of people praying for her!

She is still wobbly but can get up by herself now and sip water on her own.

tually I took part of the grille out so Star and Spirit could nuzzle noses. Herra had her own stand to jump on in the stall with Star so she could see everything that went on around her. Herra made friends with another little Nigerian goat named Apricot. Apricot let Herra wear her jacket on the cold fall nights because she had the benefit of enjoying a pellet stove in the cat shelter! Star was neutered soon after his arrival. He, along with the girl Al-pacas Noelle, Karolina and Pesca enjoy the freedom of the farm. They float across the land in unison but Star still prefers to stand by Spirits side in his stall next to him at the end of his day.

SCAMP, ZORRO & BIANCA Scamp, Zorro, Bianca: These three

miniature donkeys are the friendliest

little sweethearts! They were brought

to the farm because their caretaker

was facing serious health issues. It was

hard for her to make the decision to

find them new placement. She did not

want to give them to just anyone but

wanted to ensure their wellbeing

for the rest of their lives. I felt a great

deal of respect for her after her owning

them for many years. At the moment

these little guys are bunking in a shel-

ter logic 6x6 plastic hut. We are in the

process of designing a new 12x12

round, stone barn. Since the barn will

be built during the winter months we

are getting winter rates luckily. We still

need to raise $8,000 more dollars!

BAYBERRY & BLACKBERRY This goose and gander were brought to us because

their mother was killed on rt. 140 in

Norton. I was concerned they would not

adjust to domestic life because they

are wild. I had brought them to Mead-

owbrook pond (a pond alongside the

farm) but would splash for a few

minutes resulting in their following me

back to the farm. I made the decision

to allow them into the compound of

domestic geese. As luck would have it, I have an elder

pair of Emdem geese who took to them instantly! They

were very loving toward them, showing them where

their little pond was, escorting

the pair to our feeders where

sunflower seeds, cracked corn

and game pellets could be eat-

en throughout the day. They

eat lots of lettuce as well. After

a few days the geese have felt

right at home with our whole

herd of geese totaling 15.

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SUPPORTERS!

We want to say a very special

Thank You to

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for their donation of

flea and tick treatment products

for all of our cats and dogs!

SMOKEY

Is a gorgeous,

long hair, gray cat,

who was found living

in a pet carrier in a

person’s home and

severely neglected.

He was full of fleas

and malnourished. Smokey was very stiff in his limbs

because he was not able to walk around. He now is a

very happy and inquisitive boy who loves to walk

around the firm sniffing everything in his pathway.

FLUFFY

A big fluff of white and

gray fur cat was being driven

around for a whole day. His

owner said he was no longer

using his litter box and need-

ed to find him a home. He is

a mild-mannered cat who

looks like he jumped right off

a page of a story book! He lounges around in the flower gar-

dens and jumps through the pet door of the Winslow House

where the produce is made for the animals hoping to get a

nice snack which he succeeds 100% of the time!

KODA

Koda is a white, Lionhead rabbit was accepted into the

farm because he was fighting with the rabbits of his previous

home. He now lives in a spacious envi-

ronment where he can free range on

the farm with his friends Cinnamon Bun

and Cheeky! They can be seen hopping

all the way to the sheep house where

they love to visit to eat all the little hay

pieces the sheep leave behind.

Sergai was one of 12 cats

brought to Winslow Farm 15 years

ago. He was owned by a kind, elder-

ly woman

who was

made to

give up her

cats by her

son. Doro-

thy took a

bus from

Pawtucket Rhode Island to visit her

12 cats. She walked from the begin-

ning of Eddy Street to the farm after

getting off the bus. As I would

watch her walk down the street , it

made me so happy that I took the

cats for her. She took good care of

them and missed them so, so much.

She would bring them tuna fish and

little beds for them. Dorothy had

recently passed away and I still

have two of her 12 cats that being

Mrs. Avita and Sergai. They are

cousins… she had told me she

trapped them at the Lowes theater

in her area where she would feed

strays and also get them spayed and

neutered. Sergai is a large, male

black and white cat who is as lova-

ble as any cat could be. Over the

years, he developed a polyp in his

ear. He had it surgically removed 5

times . However, this time the polyp

grew inside his ear canal which led

to an ear infection. Medications

would no longer take care of the

problem. He was scheduled for ear

surgery. Given his age, it was a

tricky operation. Two weeks after

his operation his ear became very

infected so he went back into the

hospital and stayed for two weeks

so that the veterinarian could give

him supportive care. His ear was on

his way to recovery. He now has

hearing in just one ear but it doesn’t

bother him. His picture says it all!

So cute!

Dr. Dana Pantano of Black Pond

Vet Service in Norwell and her as-

sistant Christen were able to float

the teeth of our horses, mini

horses, donkey’s and a mule.

Floating teeth is a procedure

where their teeth are filed of

sharp points. Upon the dental

procedures Dr. Pantano is able to

observe the horses mouth and

teeth. It was found that one of

our newly rescued, mini donkey

had a loose tooth. Dr. Pantano

extracted her tooth and will still

need to extract one more in a few

months. After these procedures

their bite is more aligned and no

sharp points hurting the sides of

their mouths. It was also found

that one of our mini horses Ra-

ven, has a pocket on the side of

her mouth that fills with food.

She has to have her cheek pocket

irrigated a few times a week to

dislodge the food.

Wizard,

our black,

pug had

an elective

surgery to

better al-

low him to breathe. Both sides of

his nostril inside were widened

to allow air to flow more freely.

Also, he will be having pallet sur-

gery to completely correct his

breathing.

Gabriel

and Star

our male

llama and

alpaca were

both cas-

trated due

to the arrival of our 3 female al-

pacas.

Mr. Dickens has had a virus

called calici. It is a painful dis-

ease that attacks the inside of a

cats mouth. There are raw ulcer-

ations which make it difficult for

him to eat. We opted to give him

infra red treatments at the Windhov-

er vet clinic in Walpole. The symp-

toms were helped a great deal.

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been living all by himself since Lunar passed away last August. His nostrils were flared as he stood at full attention. He felt an unrecognizable vibration from the ground. That being Winter’s foot-step! Horses catch scents of their sur-roundings as well as ground vibrations. It is their way of tracking! There he saw her and has accepted her completely. Winter’s name was Lucy but I felt com-pelled to re-name her. She is a beautiful addition to our herd and very thankful to the MSPCA for letting us adopt her!

Stormy and her daughter, Cloud Dancing’s introduction to Winter: When you have a mare with their offspring, it can be a tricky introduction and should be done with sensible timing. You want to plan the introduction carefully so as

not to stress the horses in any way. The mother horses are always protective of their young no matter how old they are. I.e., Stormy is 29 and her daughter Cloud Dancing will be 16.

Stormy has been protective of her all these years. I allowed Stormy up to the back corral where Winter lives soon after her arrival. She could tell immedi-ately there was a new animal. Stormy walked very deliberate but cautious to take a peak into the barn. Her head was held high with wide nostrils taking whiffs of Winter over her stall wall. Win-ter was very gentle and unafraid. This was a good sign for all. I let Stormy stand by her stall for hours . The next morning Stormy came trotting up to see her new friend. I allowed Winter and Stormy in the large outer corral so they could smell each other. Within one hour they were mutual grooming each other. This was the reason I searched out a friend for Stormy as she loved to mutual groom with Shiloh as well as her friend Lunar. As usual, tears were pouring down my cheeks and I felt such a sense of relief for both horses. The next morn-ing it was time for our beautiful mule Cloud Dancing (who has a habit of al-ways running the show) to meet Win-ter! This was a spectacular introduc-tion as Cloud would need her mother’s consent first.

(Winter—Con�nued from page 1)

MEDICAL NEWS

MOLLY

A calico, feral cat who was trapped and

then hid in a basement wall of someone’s

home for two years. She was trapped again

and brought to the farm. She too was horri-

fied at the sight of people and her surround-

ings. I allowed her a lot of freedom in a long

run in the cat shelter where she was for 4

months. The staff spent time with her sitting

patiently, talking slowly, moving slowly and

she was to the point after 4 long months not

crouching or hissing. Another month passed

and I opened the run

door allowing her to

freely go into a large

room with the other

cats. Soon after I

allowed her out of

the cat shelter onto

the grounds hoping

she would head for

the main barn. A

surprise to me she

headed to the deck we have for our goats

and now we see her lounging around on it

day and night. There is a little shed where we

keep the horses halters and lead ropes that

she can go into for cover. She is softening in

her body and is no longer terrified. We can

stand within a foot of her and she stays! Pro-

gress for a poor cat that just needed her free-

dom and dinners served on her deck!

SERRY, SAGE & FIGARO

Serry was another little cat who was dumped at the farm.

Not knowing she was pregnant because she always remained

thin, had 2 kittens. Serry makes a beautiful mother. The little

kittens love their little routines of

scampering up and down the trees

near their shelter. Figaro had a upper

respiratory infection along with con-

junctivitis. Serry is now spayed

and the kittens have had their

shots and will be spayed and

neutered in several months.

BLUE A gray, long fur, male was

dumped at the farm. He is an

elusive boy but fortunately,

was adopted and is now living

up north in a log cabin with

someone who loves him very

much.

ZIGGY A now sweet, friendly cat who

was terrified upon his arrival. He hid

for many weeks on the grounds of the

farm. Ziggy came from the Boston

area after his owner passed away. He

is a cat that needed to be outdoors as

well as in. He now can live his life free

from cages. He is a love!

EGYPTIAN FAIRE

The Egyptian Faire was a spectacular event. This event was choreographed and scripted by Dan Fiske. Dan has

volunteered at the farm for 6 years. He has managed to compose a full event from start to finish without a hitch! I

am humbled by the team effort through the hard work of our teenage volunteer staff; Dan Fiske, Jeff Heath, Erin,

Andrea, Adrea Dill, Maverick Dosreis, Connor Johnson, Rain, Brittany Fitton and Alyssa Kurland to stay after hours

on weekends as well as week days from January

to June for rehearsals. Thank you for your com-

mitment to this enormous undertaking to raise

money for the animals!

Also joining the show were our new mini

donkeys... Scamp, Zorro and Bianca as well as

Spirit, our handsome Arabian gelding who loved

being a part of the show and joined us in the

group hug!

WINSLOW FARM ON PBS

PBS of Rhode Island PBS of Rhode Island PBS of Rhode Island PBS of Rhode Island will be

airing a show on Winslow Farm.

We will send an email to our

mailing list and post it on

Facebook as well as our web-

site with the date of air time.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2014 ... Llama Barn Gets a New Look: Llama Barn Gets a New Look: Llama Barn Gets a New Look: Llama Barn Gets a New Look: With another winter approaching and our 3 llamas, Paco, Halo and Gabriel ,I felt it

was time to insulate the walls and add new pine boards to the inside. Also, we added a cupola on top to allow sun-

light to enter the building.

Large oak tree falls on our large bird aviary: Large oak tree falls on our large bird aviary: Large oak tree falls on our large bird aviary: Large oak tree falls on our large bird aviary: In August due to the lack of rain, one early evening we heard a

loud, thunderous crash. Unfortunately a tree landed directly through the roof of our bird aviary. We needed to

scramble quickly so that the small birds as well as peacocks and pheasants wouldn’t fly out and wander off. Ryan

White was called to the rescue as he needed to scale the fallen tree to tack wire around the rooftop for a quick fix.

We were very lucky no birds got hurt! The tree was lifted off by the farm’s tractor and our resident carpenter Joe

Goulart made all the repairs!

Rabbit Houses were kindly donated by Helen and Eddie Brogna Rabbit Houses were kindly donated by Helen and Eddie Brogna Rabbit Houses were kindly donated by Helen and Eddie Brogna Rabbit Houses were kindly donated by Helen and Eddie Brogna once they heard there were several rabbits that

needed cages of their own so as not to fight! Thank you so much! And thank you to the anonymous donor of an-

other cage sent to the farm!

Log Cabin was reassigned a new mission to house our two new goats Blossom and Holly! Log Cabin was reassigned a new mission to house our two new goats Blossom and Holly! Log Cabin was reassigned a new mission to house our two new goats Blossom and Holly! Log Cabin was reassigned a new mission to house our two new goats Blossom and Holly! The cabin was insulat-

ed and heated. As we speak a plastic sunroom is being added so they can be sure to exercise and enjoy the winter

months without snow and ice under foot!

Main Horse Barn: Main Horse Barn: Main Horse Barn: Main Horse Barn: New fascia boards added under the overhangs of the roof in order to keep the cold winter

winds from blowing in. New goat stands were added for our goats to enjoy a bunk of their own! Also, an electrical

upgrade was made with new dust proof outlets as well as new lighting for the barn area.

Donkey BarnDonkey BarnDonkey BarnDonkey Barn received an overhaul of new dust proof electrical outlets with overhead and outdoor lights.

Willow Mia Pig and Waterford Willow Mia Pig and Waterford Willow Mia Pig and Waterford Willow Mia Pig and Waterford had 2 beautiful hand carved signs made by Terri’s Signs.Terri’s Signs.Terri’s Signs.Terri’s Signs.

2222ndndndnd Annual Music FestivalAnnual Music FestivalAnnual Music FestivalAnnual Music Festival was quite exciting with performances by Fat City Band, Patti DeRosa, David Jackson and Fat City Band, Patti DeRosa, David Jackson and Fat City Band, Patti DeRosa, David Jackson and Fat City Band, Patti DeRosa, David Jackson and

Chris LeeChris LeeChris LeeChris Lee. Thank you to our Sponsors! Thank you to our Sponsors! Thank you to our Sponsors! Thank you to our Sponsors! • $200 Donors: Deborah Kelly, Conway NDeborah Kelly, Conway NDeborah Kelly, Conway NDeborah Kelly, Conway NH • $100 Donors: Cheryl Slosek, Cheryl Slosek, Cheryl Slosek, Cheryl Slosek,

Ferestein Feed & Farm Supply, Collette & Bryan Cowger, Camille Breeze/Museum Textile SerFerestein Feed & Farm Supply, Collette & Bryan Cowger, Camille Breeze/Museum Textile SerFerestein Feed & Farm Supply, Collette & Bryan Cowger, Camille Breeze/Museum Textile SerFerestein Feed & Farm Supply, Collette & Bryan Cowger, Camille Breeze/Museum Textile Services • $50 Donors: Wind-Wind-Wind-Wind-

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A Very Special Thank you to:A Very Special Thank you to:A Very Special Thank you to:A Very Special Thank you to: Diane Battistello, Diane Battistello, Diane Battistello, Diane Battistello, Singer/Songwriter and to Domenic Micarelli, Domenic Micarelli, Domenic Micarelli, Domenic Micarelli, Sound Engineer.

Halloween Mannequins were donated to upgrade our Halloween Festival.Halloween Mannequins were donated to upgrade our Halloween Festival.Halloween Mannequins were donated to upgrade our Halloween Festival.Halloween Mannequins were donated to upgrade our Halloween Festival. All of our goblins were destroyed by ro-

dents but out of the kindness of two patrons they were donated! Thanks also to all our volunteers!

CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS

Willow Mia PigWillow Mia PigWillow Mia PigWillow Mia Pig————1 in 100 Million 1 in 100 Million 1 in 100 Million 1 in 100 Million ----

Children’s book for sale … great Christmas present authored by Nancy

Bolanis, M.D. a book about our pig Willow’s journey from falling off a

truck to ending up at Winslow Farm Animal Sanctuary.

Memorial Bricks or Stepping Stone Bricks… Memorial Bricks or Stepping Stone Bricks… Memorial Bricks or Stepping Stone Bricks… Memorial Bricks or Stepping Stone Bricks… we are taking orders to make

a cement brick with a name stamped in the stone that can be displayed

at the farm or picked up at Winslow Farm. The cost is $40.00. All pro-

ceeds go to the direct care of the animals and is a tax deductible item.

CELEBRATE A SPECIAL BIRTHDAY AT WINSLOW FARM! We offer Birthday party packages at $225.00 for up to 12 children.

Please call or email us for details and booking: wnslofrm@gmail.com • (508) 285-6451

WISH LIST—2015 Paper Towels, Rubbermaid

yellow brooms with gray bristles

from Home Depot, Purina dry

cat food, Fancy Feast Classic

Pate cat food, Watermelons,

grapes, carrots, dark leafy veg-

etables, grassy hay, 3.5 cubic

ft. shavings, straw, 4x6 stall

mats, chucks, dog wee-wee

pads - large, , , , tapered 6 inch

white candles, gift certificates

from: Monroe Feed (Rehoboth),

Bay State Pet and Garden,

(Taunton), Feresteins, (Foxboro),

spotlights, flashlights, contrac-

tors trash bags, wood pellet fuel

for pellet stoves, warm bodies

to help shovel snow and Good

Samaritans to plow the farm’s

driveway!!!

Year End Giving

Year End Giving As the cost of vet-

erinarian care, quality feed and

general maintenance continues to

rise, it is only through the generosi-

ty of individuals like yourself that

Winslow Farm can continue. Gift

giving can be made in many ways,

either by a direct donation, pro-

ceeds donated monthly through an

insurance policy, stock, bonds

(Winslow Farm has a brokerage ac-

count available for the purpose of

donating investment securities), or

pension/IRA distribution.

In preparing your will, estate plan or

living trust, please consider includ-

ing Winslow Farm as part of your

charitable interests. It is important

that you contact an attorney in pre-

paring your will, trust or estate plan

to ensure your wishes are carried

out. Winslow Farm’s Board of Direc-

tors suggests you use the following

language in order to avoid any con-

fusion: “I give (specific amount of

property, percentage or residue) to

Winslow Farm Animal Awareness,

Inc. having its principal offices at 37

Eddy St, Norton, Massachusetts,

02766 for its general purposes to

harbor and provide a stay for life

sanctuary for abandoned and

abused animals.”

Tax ID #043278765.

Please contact Winslow Farm if you

need more information on any of

the gift giving options.

Winslow Farm would like to thank

Webster Bank for their service and

support. They are a valued part of

Winslow Farm.

Lastly, We thank you for your help!

(Medical News—Con�nued from page 5)

Blossom, our beautiful little 8-month old

goat, who was malnourished upon her arri-

val to the farm. She required several trips

from Dr. Pantano to draw blood work . This

would allow us to keep track of her pro-

gress in regards to her anemia as well as

her calcium and phosphorous levels.

Serry, Figaro and Sage were spayed and neutered as

well as vaccinated. Serry was thrown over the fence at

the farm but we did not know she was pregnant.

Cinnabun, a little dwarf rabbit was

taken from the Taunton Animal Shelter

because we did have space in our rabbit

cabin for her. She is a friendly, beautiful

little rabbit.

Jose our blacksmith arrives at the farm

every 8 to 10 weeks to file all of the hors-

es hooves.

Black Pond Vet Services inoculated all of our goats,

sheep, pigs and horses for specie related diseases. It is

quite a round up when the day arrives for shots!

37 Eddy Street • Norton, MA 02766 • 508-285-6451 • www.winslowfarm.com

ALFIE

Alfie Is a handsome rooster brought to us by the Milton Animal

Shelter. Like our goat Milton, he was found roaming the area of

the blue hills. The poor little guy was

dumped in the winter and had suffered

from quite a bit of frostbite and had some

health problems but the Milton Shelter

did a fabulous job of getting him back to

crowing conditions! He has a beautiful

companion hen named Chickie.

Chickie was adopt-

ed because she

was being picked

on by her fellow

chicken friends.

Unfortunately,

birds do pick on

the weakest of the group. Chickie now lives with

Periwinkle and Alfie strutting the grounds of the

duck pond area.

CHICKIE

Figaro and Sage